How to turn your product idea into a business in seven steps
David Walker helps budding entrepreneurs turn a product idea into a business with a definitive seven-step guide to protecting, licensing and launching a new invention. more»
Business development
From a sales strategy to digital marketing, our Business Development section showcases the latest from the front line of trends proven to take your small business to the next level. It charts the journey from fleshing out that initial business plan right the way through to planning for exit and looking back on a successful entrepreneurial journey.
Heads of Agreement – A help or hindrance to contract negotiations?
As helpful as heads of agreement can be, they can also hinder contract negotiations if they’re not used properly. Here we look at when you should use heads of agreement and what should or shouldn’t go into them. more»
Nine business etiquette mistakes you don’t know you are making
Navigating social etiquette is part of everyday life. But in business, avoiding faux pas can be even more important. Here are some of the business etiquette mistakes you could be guilty of making. more»
Entrepreneurial couples now co-own more than 1.4m UK businesses
This Valentine’s Day, a new study has found that around 1.4m UK companies are now run by couples. more»
Five steps to take if you think your business is failing
To prevent a business from failing, the necessary financial, operational or management improvements must be made. This is in order to deliver profitable growth or set a course for a maximised profit on exit. more»
Buzzwords to Brexit: Britain’s strange habits when naming a business
How generic is the name of your company? New research might be able to show you, after revealing the trends, buzzwords and clichés employed by entrepreneurs when naming a business. more»
Government tax clampdown drives decline in startup formations
A government clampdown on “disguised employment” in the public sector was the dominant contributor to a 10.5 per cent fall in startup formations in 2017, according to new analysis. more»
Four re-booted business resolutions to keep for the rest 2018
If you’ve already failed with your new gym regime or with your attempt to complete dry January, could there be some changes you could be making for your business instead? more»
New year, new direction: How to go freelance in 2018
Could 2018 be the year you make your decision to move from being a permanent employer to becoming your own boss? Here are ten tips to help you start freelancing. more»
Three steps to beating Blue Monday in your workplace
Talk to select friends about how you really feel about going back to work, and what the Christmas and New Year period were like for you. more»
